Apply for Youth Committee
Six Seats Open on Youth Committee
**APPLICATIONS CLOSED*
Applications accepted through May 22, 2026
TEMPLE CITY, CA (April 21, 2026) – The City’s Youth Committee is currently recruiting for six (6) prospective members!
Youth’s grade 9-12 are invited to apply for this leadership opportunity to make contributions to the community. Members meet regularly to discuss community issues and coordinate special youth activities and programs to encourage civic awareness and education among peers. Past projects include youth disaster training, water conservation outreach, promotion of Little Free Libraries in the city, public transportation, and Economic Impact the Youth have in the City.
Committee members serve without compensation for one (this applies to applicants who are seniors in high school at time of application submittal) -or two-year terms beginning July 1, 2026.
An application can be downloaded on the application tab below or obtained during normal business hours by email from the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@templecityca.gov. The deadline for applying is 5 p.m., May 22, 2026.
Committee members will be selected through an interview process.
For more information, please email the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@templecityca.gov.
The Youth Committee is an advisory board to the City Council. Ten youths are appointed to serve one-or two-year terms. Members meet regularly to discuss issues in the community concerning local youth and teens. The opportunity is an experience for underage residents to participate in the democratic process, interact with City leaders and impact important City Hall decisions. Responsibilities include:
- Attend monthly meetings and any additional assigned Commission or ad hoc meetings. The Committee may occasionally meet in summer;
- Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to youth and teens;
- Foster increased involvement in the affairs of municipal government;
- Plan community programs and activities for youth; and
- Review municipal matters as referred by the City Council or City Commissions, and make recommendations on such matters.
To learn more about the Temple City Youth Committee and stay up to date with their recent activities, please click here.
Committee Meetings
Members meet bi-monthly during the months of September through June. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month in City Council Chambers (5938 Kauffman Ave.) at 5:30 pm, or as otherwise stated on the posted agenda.
When applying for Youth Committee, please keep in mind the following membership eligibility terms.
- Members must reside within City of Temple City boundaries, or attend school within Temple City Unified School District boundaries;
- For the duration of their term, selected members must either be under voting age (18 years), or attending grades 9 through 12;
- Committee members may not be paid employees of the City.
Terms
Appointments are two years, with some one-year terms allowed for incoming high school seniors.Attendance for Applicants Strongly Recommended
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Youth Committee Meeting to learn about the Committee's activities and are welcome to speak to current members about their experiences as a Youth Committee Member.
Application Package and Submission
Complete and submit an application by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. by email to cityclerk@templecityca.gov. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Attach all documents in PDF/word document. Links will not be opened. Do not attach resumes with this application.
Not all who apply will be interviewed. Applicants who are selected to interview will participate in an in-person interview with elected and appointed officials. Virtual interviews requests will not be considered.
Selections are made at the discretion of the interview panel. New members are notified by July of their selection and length of appointment (one or two years). Meetings commence in September.
For more information or any questions, contact the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@templecityca.gov or (626) 285-2171.